The Murder Affair — Alice Castle

In a quiet little village, mourners gather for a church funeral. But some of the tears flowing are fake - and Beth Haldane suspects foul play... On a rainy afternoon, Beth Haldane accompanies her elderly mother Wendy to the funeral of her boyfriend and local councillor Len. But as they gather in the church, Beth can't help but notice how many women are there who look just like her mother. As the service begins it soon becomes clear that all of the women thought they were Len's special someone - and one of them even claims to be his distraught wife. Wendy suspects foul play and immediately asks Beth to investigate. As Beth begins to speak to the women she has to ask, was one of Len's many disgruntled girlfriends out for revenge? Why was Len borrowing money from the ladies he romanced? And why did his work for the local council seem so suspicious? Then, Len's secretary Bella is found dead amongst the dahlias in the churchyard. Beth starts to suspect Len was involved in something far more dangerous than she'd assumed but what did Bella know about his business that led to her unfortunate end? With the village rumour mill in full swing, fingers start to point at Wendy. After all, distraught Wendy is telling everyone who lends her an ear that Len was murdered - and she saw Len the very evening he was found dead. The clock is ticking for Beth to clear her mother's name before it's too late! A deliciously cozy and gripping murder mystery, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and The Thursday Murder Club. Readers are hooked on the Beth Haldane series: 'EXCELLENT!... I read this book in one day and I didn't regret a thing about that!... When you think the story is solved there comes more twists and turns... A page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Highly recommended.' Nat's Bookish Corner, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A lot of fun... thoroughly enjoyed it... It kept me hooked and guessing... Highly recommended.' Annarellix, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow, what a page-turner... the best... Bottom line, this instalment of the Beth Haldane mystery series is a winner... It packs quite a punch.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐